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Hops are the pretty green flower of the Humulus Lupulus plant, a member of the hemp family. They look like soft green pine cones, and are smaller than your thumb. Beer did not always contain hops. It used to have gruit, a mix of spices and herbs. There is a rumor that...

In states where the three tier system still allows for limited self-distribution, the craft breweries are thriving. Distribution is a complex business though and for the breweries that go into self-distribution there are challenges similar to large distribution...

Craft beer growth has been phenomenal. Growing 17.6% in 2014 by $ (Brewers Association) craft beer industry as a whole is healthy and booming. As all growth industries, complexity follows quickly. Due to the increase in number of craft breweries and subsequently the...